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Paediatric Surgery
Paediatric Surgery includes specialist Head and Neck Surgery, Thoracic Surgery including thoracoscopy, Abdominal Surgery including laparoscopic appendicectomy and cholecystectomy, and Paediatric Urology including inguino-scrotal and penile conditions. Paediatric Surgical Oncology and Paediatric Trauma Surgery are other areas of special interest.
Paediatric Surgery does not include otorhinolaryngology (ENT), cardiac, orthopaedics or neurosurgery. These services are provided by their own specialist surgeons.
The paediatric age range includes adolescents, children and newborns.

Download Paediatric Surgical Referral guidelines here

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Disclaimer  The contents of this website are for information and interest only. Whilst all care is taken in its preparation, no responsibility is taken for the accuracy of this material.  Please see your doctor or health professional for any medical or surgical conditions or if further advice is required.


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